A disclosure revealed China obtained U.S. voter files, leading to questions about why Trump's disclosure was dismissed and criticism of CBS News coverage.
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Updated Jul 18
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What happened
A disclosure revealed China obtained U.S. voter files, leading to questions about why Trump's disclosure was dismissed and criticism of CBS News coverage.
Who's involved
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Trump administration pressure on CBS News editorial practicesAlso in this story
- CBS News is reported to be owned by a political ally of Donald Trump.
- Gretchen Carlson compared CBS News practices to Fox News, noting corporate pressure influenced coverage toward the president's viewpoint.
- Donald Trump appointed James Wesley Hendrix to the bench and his administration influenced reporting on a ruling.
- Donald Trump reportedly fired the climate unit and pushed reporting to the right during a live conversation.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Bari Weiss
American opinion writer
- Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News, is facing significant backlash over her editorial approach, coinciding with the network's ratings struggles.
- Bari Weiss is facing consequences due to pressure from the Trump administration, while CBS News handles personnel changes including the departure of Bill Owens and the hiring of Ross Douthat.
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CBS News
news division of the American television and radio service CBS